Shaving

Next stop, Chicago! Join me, September 16th at Macy’s – State Street September 17th at Bloomingdale’s – N. Michigan September 18th at Macy’s – Water Tower  I will be partnering up with Lab Series Skincare for Men to help every man look their best at atll three of these locations. Come in to get a free grooming consultation from yours truly! Hope to [...]

This past weekend I had the opportunity to reach out to the city of San Francisco on my second tour stop with Lab Series Skincare for Men. These are events that I really enjoy doing simply because it gives me a chance to educate men on a one-on-one basis about their grooming regimen. What stood out more than [...]

Razor burn… Just saying the words make me angry! Why? Because it should never happen to me or anyone else. We should all hate it. The redness, burning, itching, over-sensitivity… these are all symptoms. And the worst part is that these symptoms can lead to more visible frustration, razor bumps! How you get it and its severity depends on many reasons [...]

The Bluebeards Revenge shaving cream may just be the answer for all of  those tough-beard sufferers out there! You know, the guys with the 5 o’clock shadow that appears at noon? Although it’s still fairly new to the shaving cream market, it has created a niche that easily separates it from the shaving cream pack. How you ask? Well [...]

I had to use this quote from the the old G.I. JOE tv show because it seemed so fitting for this topic. Through a series of emails from readers regarding razor burn and ingrown hair issues, I’ve quickly come to realize that many of us are relying too heavily on post shave products to prevent these problems… Of [...]

I’ve been asked to answer two questions… (1)How does someone determine if they have a tough beard? and (2) How do guys with tough beards get a more comfortable shave? So let’s start by first identifying if you have a tough beard.   Here are a few of the signs: You have an afternoon shadow, not a 5 o’clock one. [...]

You know, there really isn’t a definitive answer to this question.  But, I can definitely point out a few advantages and disadvantages for each… The Morning Shave Pros. The shadow fighter - Some men’s beards can be both darker and tougher, so a morning shave can help to prolong the dreaded  5 o’clock shadow. Rise [...]

What do I do about the ingrown hairs that have already formed?  - Donald in Orlando, FL As for the bumps that have already formed, try using a sterilized needle or tweezers  to gently pull the hair out of the bump or swollen area.  But, be careful not to remove the hair entirely, as this [...]

Ingrown hairs are the result of the hair growing back into the skin. Why do so many men (and women) suffer with this? Let me help shed some light on this.  But first, I need to establish that knowing the correct way to shave (Quick & Classic Shaving Tips),  is the #1 step to reducing ingrown hairs. So [...]

You know, many men find it easier to just hide their faces under beards during the winter to avoid the sometimes irritating shaving process. So, since the first Spring-time shave can be a sensitive one… Why not make sure that it won’t be your last? Here are 5 Quick Steps to a pain free Springtime shave!   Step [...]